Marilyn Graham Gillentine
Marilyn Graham Gillentine
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Marilyn Graham Gillentine, 91, passed away on September 9, 2025. Marilyn was born April 4, 1934 in Collinsville, Texas to Cecil and Corrine Graham.
Marilyn was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother to two sons. She loved to vacation with her husband and boys while they were growing up and in 1996, she and Billy Dean moved to their ranch in Brenham and that's when Marilyn was really loving life. She loved everything about being on the ranch and they even joined the Independence Historical Society.
Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Billy Dean Gillentine and two brothers. Those left to treasure her memory are her two sons; Scott Gillentine and David Gillentine (Cheryl) and two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel located at 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, Texas. To post a tribute to the family, please visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
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1306 West Main, Brenham, TX 77833
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